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Macon Middle School

Summary:

Macon Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, Missouri, serving 286 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Macon County R-I school district, which is ranked 137 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Macon Middle School has shown a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, but 8th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency rates below the state. Compared to the nearby South Shelby Middle School, Macon Middle School generally outperformed in Mathematics and ELA. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranking as high as 90th out of 454 Missouri middle schools in 2020-2021 and as low as 414th out of 552 in 2017-2018. The school has performed well for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups but relatively low for Gifted and Talented students.

A concerning trend at Macon Middle School is the increasing chronic absenteeism rate, rising from 11.0% in 2022-2023 to 16.0% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the 15.0% rate at South Shelby Middle School. The school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with 37.76% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is lower than the 53.64% rate at South Shelby Middle School. Macon Middle School's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $10,453 in 2021-2022.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 702 N Missouri
       Macon, MO  63552-2062

(660) 385-2189

District: Macon County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,453 Help


Students who attend Macon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Macon Senior High

Feeder schools for Macon Middle School:

Elementary:    Macon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
African American:
6.6%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Macon Middle School ranks better than 56.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), African American (6.6%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macon Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Macon Middle School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macon Middle School is $10,453.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Macon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon Middle School 197th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Macon Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Macon County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Macon County R-I 137th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Macon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Macon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.74 311th 619 49.8%
2007 48.11 361st 624 42.1%
2008 49.23 348th 624 44.2%
2009 33.68 482nd 601 19.8%
2010 32.62 510th 614 16.9%
2011 41.76 422nd 625 32.5%
2012 46.51 375th 623 39.8%
2013 52.47 313th 649 51.8%
2014 54.89 293rd 633 53.7%
2015 38.32 402nd 585 31.3%
2016 31.50 333rd 435 23.4%
2017 41.97 357th 568 37.1%
2018 31.69 414th 552 25.0%
2019 50.94 277th 587 52.8%
2021 73.35 90th 454 80.2%
2022 72.31 102nd 459 77.8%
2023 56.78 189th 459 58.8%
2024 55.82 197th 451 56.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Macon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.92 377th 422 10.7%
2019 47.27 247th 482 48.8%
2021 51.03 164th 371 55.8%
2023 55.44 146th 382 61.8%
2024 56.59 143rd 378 62.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Macon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.08 101st 121 16.5%
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Rank History for White students at Macon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.02 400th 479 16.5%
2019 50.56 235th 527 55.4%
2021 67.13 96th 376 74.5%
2022 66.78 100th 381 73.8%
2023 51.86 170th 385 55.8%
2024 50.63 173rd 379 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Macon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 379 379
1992 328 29 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 347 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 344 15 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 341 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 341 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 341 29 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 329 33 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 304 33 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 287 22 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 277 15 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 275 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 275 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 279 20 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 280 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 285 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 277 24 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 277 26 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 288 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 289 19 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 280 21 1 3 2 0 14 0 321
2012 254 23 0 3 0 0 16 0 296
2013 260 27 2 3 1 0 14 0 307
2014 243 23 3 1 2 0 14 0 286
2015 263 19 5 4 2 0 13 0 306
2016 262 25 4 4 1 0 12 0 308
2017 279 18 4 6 1 0 17 0 325
2018 271 15 2 10 1 0 18 0 317
2019 285 13 4 9 1 1 21 0 334
2020 273 11 4 6 2 1 18 0 315
2021 265 11 3 4 2 0 21 0 306
2022 228 9 3 3 1 0 17 0 261
2023 251 15 2 4 0 0 14 0 286
2024 232 18 3 2 0 1 17 0 273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Macon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 379 19.5 19.4 n/a
1992 358 20.1 17.8 n/a
1993 366 19.0 19.3 n/a
1994 362 19.0 19.1 0
1995 360 21.3 16.9 n/a
1996 360 21.3 16.9 n/a
1997 375 21.0 17.9 25.9
1998 364 21.3 17.1 20.9
1999 340 21.2 16.0 30.3
2000 312 20.9 14.9 34.9
2001 295 19.7 15.0 33.9
2002 297 20.7 14.3 35.7
2003 297 20.7 14.3 35.7
2004 301 20.7 14.5 34.9
2005 299 20.7 14.4 43.1
2006 307 21.0 14.6 36.8
2007 304 20.0 15.2 38.5
2008 305 21.3 14.3 39.7
2009 314 19.7 15.9 43
2010 311 19.7 15.7 48.6
2011 321 19.4 16.5 44.9
2012 296 19.1 15.4 44.9
2013 307 19.6 15.6 44
2014 286 20.0 14.2 49.3
2015 306 21.0 14.5 50.3
2016 308 21.0 14.6 52.6
2017 325 22.0 14.7 51.7
2018 317 22.8 13.8 50.5
2019 334 23.0 14.4 47.3
2020 315 23.6 13.3 48.3
2021 306 23.7 12.9 29.7
2022 261 22.6 11.5 32.2
2023 286 25.2 11.3 37.8
2024 273 22.9 11.9 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Macon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 379 19.5 19.4 n/a
1992 358 20.1 17.8 n/a
1993 366 19.0 19.3 n/a
1994 362 19.0 19.1 0
1995 360 21.3 16.9 n/a
1996 360 21.3 16.9 n/a
1997 375 21.0 17.9 25.9
1998 364 21.3 17.1 20.9
1999 340 21.2 16.0 30.3
2000 312 20.9 14.9 34.9
2001 295 19.7 15.0 33.9
2002 297 20.7 14.3 35.7
2003 297 20.7 14.3 35.7
2004 301 20.7 14.5 34.9
2005 299 20.7 14.4 43.1
2006 307 21.0 14.6 36.8
2007 304 20.0 15.2 38.5
2008 305 21.3 14.3 39.7
2009 314 19.7 15.9 43
2010 311 19.7 15.7 48.6
2011 321 19.4 16.5 44.9
2012 296 19.1 15.4 44.9
2013 307 19.6 15.6 44
2014 286 20.0 14.2 49.3
2015 306 21.0 14.5 50.3
2016 308 21.0 14.6 52.6
2017 325 22.0 14.7 51.7
2018 317 22.8 13.8 50.5
2019 334 23.0 14.4 47.3
2020 315 23.6 13.3 48.3
2021 306 23.7 12.9 29.7
2022 261 22.6 11.5 32.2
2023 286 25.2 11.3 37.8
2024 273 22.9 11.9 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Macon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $188 (2.3%) $7,895 (97.7%) $8,083
2020 $410 (4.7%) $8,337 (95.3%) $8,747
2021 $485 (5.7%) $7,980 (94.3%) $8,465
2022 $654 (6.3%) $9,798 (93.7%) $10,453

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Macon Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 189th of 459 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Macon Middle School)64.850
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Macon County R-I)64.850
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Macon Middle School)40.128.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County R-I)40.128.7
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Macon Middle School)45.651.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Macon County R-I)45.651.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Macon Middle School)46.836.5
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County R-I)46.836.5
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Macon Middle School)32.140.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Macon County R-I)32.140.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Macon Middle School)35.731.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Macon County R-I)35.731.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Macon Middle School)94.795
 0.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Macon County R-I)46.136.8
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students334286
 14.4%
African American1315
 15.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic94
 55.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White285251
 11.9%
Two or More Races2114
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%37.8%
 9.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Macon Middle School.

Macon Middle School ranks 197th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Macon Middle School usually go on to attend Macon Senior High

Students at Macon Middle School are 85% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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